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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.28, 1,557.18 and 631.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.28, 1,557.18 and 631.11 is: 871.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.28 : 1,557.18 = 631.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.28/1,557.18 = 631.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.28x = 1,557.18 × 631.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.28x = 982,748.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,748.71/1,128.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.01

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